Task Force (1949)
Overview
After learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the next two decades promoting the superiority of naval air power. But military and political "red tape" continually frustrate their efforts, prompting Scott to even consider leaving the Navy for a more lucrative civilian job. Then the world enters a second World War and Scott finally gets the opportunity to prove to Washington the valuable role aircraft carriers could play in winning the conflict. But what will it cost him and his comrades personally?
Where to watch Task Force
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
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What is Task Force about?
After learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the next two decades promoting the superiority of naval air power. But military and political "red tape" continually frustrate their efforts, prompting Scott to even consider leaving the Navy for a more lucrative civilian job. Then the world enters a second World War and Scott finally gets the opportunity to prove to Washington the valuable role aircraft carriers could play in winning the conflict. But what will it cost him and his comrades personally? Task Force is a Drama, Romance, War movie, released on 1949-08-30, runtime 116 minutes.
Is Task Force worth watching?
TMDB users rate Task Force 6.9 out of 10 from 15 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Task Force?
In Spain, Task Force streams on Filmin. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Delmer Daves
Cast
- Gary Cooper as Jonathan L. Scott
- Jane Wyatt as Mary Morgan
- Wayne Morris as McKinney
- Walter Brennan as Pete Richard
- Julie London as Barbara McKinney
- Jack Holt as Captain Reeves
- Stanley Ridges as Sen. Bentley
- John Ridgely as Dixie Rankin
- Richard Rober as Lt. Jack Southern
- Art Baker as Sen. Vincent
- Moroni Olsen as Adm. Ames
- Ray Montgomery as Pilot
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